Article
Environmental Sciences
Peipei Hu, Weiwei Su, Angela Vinturache, Haoxiang Gu, Chen Cai, Min Lu, Guodong Ding
Summary: The study found that urinary 3-PBA concentrations were inversely associated with pulmonary function measures in children, indicating that exposure to PYRs may adversely affect children's pulmonary function, especially among 11-17 years old boys.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Xuehong Pang, Zhenyu Yang, Jie Wang, Yifan Duan, Liyun Zhao, Dongmei Yu, Jianqiang Lai
Summary: The study revealed a high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among children aged 3-5 years in China, with vitamin D2 potentially playing a role in preventing this deficiency.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jungeun Park, Chaeeun Kim, Hwang-Ju Jeon, Kyeongnam Kim, Myoung-Jin Kim, Joon-Kwan Moon, Sung-Eun Lee
Summary: This study evaluated the environmental toxicities of metabolites of pyrethroid and organochlorine insecticides using zebrafish embryos as a model, revealing negative impacts on heart and spine development. Periodic monitoring of these metabolites is recommended to prevent potential harm.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
M. C. Marques, N. P. Perina, E. M. B. Mosquera, T. M. Tome, T. Lazarini, L. R. B. Mariutti
Summary: DHA, an essential fatty acid for nervous system development, is often insufficiently consumed by infants and preschoolers. This study found that the presence of egg phospholipids in commercial infant formulas and preschool children milks did not improve the bioaccessibility of DHA. The choice of an age-appropriate in vitro digestion method was shown to be crucial for studying DHA bioaccessibility.
FOOD RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Review
Behavioral Sciences
Anouk J. P. van den Brand, Anouk E. M. Hendriks-Hartensveld, Remco C. Havermans, Chantal Nederkoorn
Summary: Dietary habits formed in early childhood are crucial for establishing a healthy diet later in life. Picky eating and food neophobia act as significant barriers to developing such healthy habits. Understanding these types of food rejection is essential for promoting healthy eating behavior in both children and adults.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Marcelo R. A. De Figueiredo, Hamlin Barnes, Claudia M. Boot, Ana Beatriz T. B. De Figueiredo, Scott J. Nissen, Franck E. Dayan, Todd A. Gaines
Summary: Amaranthus tuberculatus, a waterhemp plant species resistant to 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D), has been found to possess rapid metabolic detoxification ability. Through a novel detoxification mechanism, resistant plants hydroxylate 2,4-D into a less toxic metabolite, while susceptible plants conjugate 2,4-D to aspartate. This evolution of detoxification reactions in resistant plants allows for more efficient detoxification of 2,4-D.
JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND FOOD CHEMISTRY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Mirella F. Ortiz, Marcelo R. A. Figueiredo, Scott J. Nissen, Ryan M. Wersal, William A. Ratajczyk, Franck E. Dayan
Summary: Hybrid watermilfoil (HWM) shows higher absorption and bioaccumulation of 2,4-D compared to Eurasian watermilfoil (EWM), with limited translocation to roots and slightly lower desorption. There were no differences in herbicide metabolism between HWM and EWM, suggesting that target-site resistance is the likely mechanism for 2,4-D resistance in HWM. Further research is needed to identify the molecular basis for this resistance trait.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Akriti Taneja, Ruchi Sharma, Krishna Ayush, Anshu Sharma, Amin Mousavi Khaneghah, Joe M. Regenstein, Francisco J. Barba, Yuthana Phimolsiripol, Somesh Sharma
Summary: 3D printing technology can improve the sustainability of food value chains by enabling on-demand production, personalization, and waste reduction. It has the potential to address food scarcity and enhance efficiency and self-reliance in food processing. This review paper provides a comprehensive outlook on 3D printing technology, including techniques, raw materials, and future applications.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Maja Berlic, Tadej Battelino, Mojca Korosec
Summary: This study aimed to investigate whether a meticulously crafted meal plan could effectively enhance the daily intake of nutritious foods for kindergarten children. The findings showed that the meal plan adhering to dietary guidelines significantly improved the intake of vegetables, whole grains, and nuts in kindergarten children. Importantly, only meals consumed within the kindergarten setting had a significant effect on overall intake.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Zhaojun Chen, Xi Lv, Wensheng Hu, Xia Qian, Ting Wu, Yunxia Zhu
Summary: The study found a serious problem of vitamin D deficiency/insufficiency among healthy preschool children in Hangzhou, and its association with health outcomes such as obesity, early childhood caries, and respiratory tract infections. Children in the obesity group were more prone to vitamin D deficiency, and there was a negative correlation between vitamin D levels and the number of caries.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Yue Du, Shiwei Ai, Jie He, Huilin Gu, Xiaoxue Wang, Zhilan Li, Yuhui Dang
Summary: This study investigated the health risk of preschool children in a typical polluted area exposed to multiple sources of lead, including soil, water, rice, wheat, and vegetables. The results showed that the concentrations of lead in certain vegetables and soil exceeded the standards, indicating potential health risks. It is necessary to pay more attention to the food safety of vegetables in soil-polluted areas and take measures to reduce the health risks to preschool children.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Bosede Alice Omachi, Annette Van Onselen, Unathi Kolanisi
Summary: This study assessed household food security and feeding patterns of preschoolers in Niger State, Nigeria. The results showed that most children consumed cereal-based products and fruits and vegetables were the least consumed. Additionally, almost all children were from food-insecure households, with a significant percentage being severely food insecure. Therefore, improving food availability and meeting the nutritional needs of preschool children is crucial.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Julio Plaza-Diaz, Katherine Flores-Rojas, Maria Jose de la Torre-Aguilar, Antonio Rafael Gomez-Fernandez, Pilar Martin-Borreguero, Juan Luis Perez-Navero, Angel Gil, Mercedes Gil-Campos
Summary: Children with ASD exhibit dietary patterns characterized by high energy and fat intake, low intake of vegetables and fruits, and frequent consumption of processed foods with poor nutritional quality, such as beverages, sweets, snacks, and bakery products. Their meat and dairy intake is associated with increased consumption of fish, grains, and pasta. Nutrient adequacy comparisons show higher intake for energy, saturated fat, calcium, and vitamin C, but lower intake for iron, iodine, and B group vitamins in children with ASD compared to control children. This study emphasizes the importance of assessing dietary patterns and nutrient intake in children with ASD to address nutritional deficiencies and prevent potential health issues.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Chandrima Shyam, Dallas E. Peterson, Amit J. Jhala, Mithila Jugulam
Summary: In this study, the inheritance of 2,4-D resistance in a multiple herbicide-resistant Palmer amaranth (KCTR) was investigated. The results suggest that the 2,4-D resistance in KCTR is a nuclear inherited trait controlled by multiple genes. Such resistance can spread both via pollen or seed-mediated gene flow.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Jamilah Silver, Sara J. Bufferd, Lea R. Dougherty, Brandon L. Goldstein, Gabrielle A. Carlson, Daniel N. Klein
Summary: Irritability encompasses both normative misbehavior in early childhood and clinically significant problems across development. Recent studies have found that tonic and phasic irritability have different implications for psychopathology and functioning. However, there is a lack of data on this distinction in young children. By analyzing data from a longitudinal study of 462 3-year-olds, the study found that tonic and phasic irritability can be distinguished in young children, but their correlates and outcomes are not as distinct as in older youth.
EUROPEAN CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
(2023)